Blue Ridge Middle

Summary:

Blue Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Blue Ridge, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 213 students. The school is part of the Celeste Independent School District, which is ranked 429 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Ridge Middle has a higher percentage of White students (64.79%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of African American (0%) and Asian (0%) students. While the school performs better in Reading on STAAR tests, their Mathematics scores are significantly lower, especially in 8th grade (5.71% proficient vs. 40.23% state average). Impressively, Blue Ridge Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (51.17%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, Blue Ridge Middle has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.8, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 8.8 to 17.3.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Melissa Middle and Southard Middle, Blue Ridge Middle generally performs worse on STAAR tests, especially in Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated significantly, ranging from 410th in 2020-2021 to 1400th in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent academic performance. While Blue Ridge Middle's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,562 in 2018-2019 to $10,159 in 2020-2021, addressing the identified areas of concern, such as Mathematics instruction and supporting underperforming subgroups, could be crucial for the school to enhance its overall academic performance and provide a more equitable education for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 425 N Church St
       Blue Ridge, TX  75424-4374


(972) 752-5554

District: Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1058th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,159 Help


Students who attend Blue Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Blue Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Blue Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Blue Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Hispanic:
33.6%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Blue Ridge Middle ranks better than 55.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.14. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (33.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ridge Middle is $10,159.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Middle 1058th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Blue Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd) 429th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.13 1324th 1573 15.8%
2005 21.12 1371st 1582 13.3%
2006 31.48 1212th 1585 23.5%
2007 34.93 1275th 1684 24.3%
2008 66.04 534th 1718 68.9%
2009 63.13 652nd 1763 63.0%
2010 72.04 333rd 1803 81.5%
2011 65.69 581st 1895 69.3%
2012 48.82 1071st 1951 45.1%
2013 43.22 1237th 1973 37.3%
2014 31.47 1486th 1987 25.2%
2015 39.82 1345th 2043 34.2%
2016 59.69 832nd 1987 58.1%
2017 53.04 811th 2027 60.0%
2018 54.13 807th 2080 61.2%
2019 59.46 729th 2193 66.8%
2021 74.79 410th 2252 81.8%
2022 67.15 546th 2254 75.8%
2023 39.75 1400th 2330 39.9%
2024 50.14 1058th 2361 55.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.38 207th 812 74.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 1253rd 1376 8.9%
2019 25.88 1232nd 1445 14.7%
2021 23.71 1448th 1592 9.0%
2022 37.25 1031st 1643 37.2%
2023 15.73 1640th 1720 4.7%
2024 23.87 1499th 1760 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.97 1283rd 1597 19.7%
2019 39.77 901st 1626 44.6%
2021 39.29 951st 1712 44.5%
2022 37.45 1060th 1757 39.7%
2023 31.95 1332nd 1815 26.6%
2024 54.37 673rd 1881 64.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.36 922nd 2039 54.8%
2019 60.86 618th 2073 70.2%
2021 74.48 295th 2172 86.4%
2022 53.48 880th 2220 60.4%
2023 34.53 1556th 2251 30.9%
2024 44.60 1153rd 2224 48.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.51 775th 2008 61.4%
2019 69.27 488th 2047 76.2%
2021 86.96 173rd 2151 92.0%
2022 76.92 367th 2221 83.5%
2023 38.75 1391st 2241 37.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.55 993rd 1430 30.6%
2019 43.49 1011th 1446 30.1%
2021 79.85 183rd 1501 87.8%
2022 69.78 410th 1488 72.4%
2023 57.43 805th 1481 45.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.60 714th 2008 64.4%
2019 43.64 1078th 2058 47.6%
2021 53.13 770th 2118 63.6%
2022 41.30 1222nd 2182 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 864th 2030 57.4%
2019 46.77 988th 2069 52.2%
2021 55.47 837th 2168 61.4%
2022 52.52 934th 2228 58.1%
2023 40.89 1299th 2245 42.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 1282nd 1895 32.3%
2019 50.74 853rd 1935 55.9%
2021 67.49 453rd 2043 77.8%
2022 55.43 754th 2077 63.7%
2023 30.01 1593rd 2116 24.7%
2024 31.24 1549th 2108 26.5%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 818th 1673 51.1%
2019 48.01 840th 1684 50.1%
2021 63.40 516th 1700 69.6%
2022 58.40 627th 1723 63.6%
2023 29.22 1382nd 1749 21.0%
2024 37.58 1148th 1724 33.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 83 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 87
1994 95 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1995 95 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1996 95 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1997 116 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1998 124 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 146 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2000 119 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 148 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 163 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2003 163 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2004 157 1 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2005 142 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 153
2006 93 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2007 87 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 86 1 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 106
2009 78 1 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 92
2010 77 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2011 77 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 88
2012 123 0 0 20 2 0 1 0 146
2013 119 1 0 24 2 0 0 0 146
2014 123 1 0 31 1 0 4 0 160
2015 132 2 0 40 0 0 8 0 182
2016 117 0 0 38 0 0 7 0 162
2017 141 0 0 44 1 0 4 0 190
2018 146 0 0 50 1 0 3 0 200
2019 144 1 0 58 3 0 4 0 210
2020 137 1 0 61 1 0 10 0 210
2021 125 1 0 61 0 0 8 0 195
2022 129 1 1 64 0 0 7 0 202
2023 138 0 0 67 1 0 7 0 213
2024 131 2 2 75 1 0 12 0 223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 87 6.0 14.5 18.4
1994 98 6.7 14.6 22.4
1995 103 10.3 10.0 19.4
1996 103 10.3 10.0 19.4
1997 123 8.6 14.3 13.8
1998 133 10.3 12.9 12.8
1999 158 12.5 12.6 17.7
2000 126 9.7 13.0 16.7
2001 156 14.3 10.9 16.7
2002 179 19.2 9.3 19.6
2003 179 19.2 9.3 19.6
2004 175 17.7 9.9 27.4
2005 153 17.4 8.8 26.8
2006 104 11.4 9.1 23.1
2007 102 9.6 10.6 24.5
2008 106 8.8 12.0 30.2
2009 92 8.1 11.2 51.1
2010 90 7.6 11.8 54.4
2011 88 7.3 11.9 51.1
2012 146 7.7 18.9 50
2013 146 11.2 12.9 43.8
2014 160 10.5 15.1 39.4
2015 182 11.0 16.5 50.5
2016 162 13.0 12.4 49.4
2017 190 10.9 17.3 54.7
2018 200 11.7 17.0 48.5
2019 210 17.1 12.2 59.5
2020 210 15.9 13.1 53.8
2021 195 16.1 12.0 42.6
2022 202 14.2 14.2 37.6
2023 213 12.6 16.8 51.2
2024 223 17.5 12.7 48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 87 6.0 14.5 18.4
1994 98 6.7 14.6 22.4
1995 103 10.3 10.0 19.4
1996 103 10.3 10.0 19.4
1997 123 8.6 14.3 13.8
1998 133 10.3 12.9 12.8
1999 158 12.5 12.6 17.7
2000 126 9.7 13.0 16.7
2001 156 14.3 10.9 16.7
2002 179 19.2 9.3 19.6
2003 179 19.2 9.3 19.6
2004 175 17.7 9.9 27.4
2005 153 17.4 8.8 26.8
2006 104 11.4 9.1 23.1
2007 102 9.6 10.6 24.5
2008 106 8.8 12.0 30.2
2009 92 8.1 11.2 51.1
2010 90 7.6 11.8 54.4
2011 88 7.3 11.9 51.1
2012 146 7.7 18.9 50
2013 146 11.2 12.9 43.8
2014 160 10.5 15.1 39.4
2015 182 11.0 16.5 50.5
2016 162 13.0 12.4 49.4
2017 190 10.9 17.3 54.7
2018 200 11.7 17.0 48.5
2019 210 17.1 12.2 59.5
2020 210 15.9 13.1 53.8
2021 195 16.1 12.0 42.6
2022 202 14.2 14.2 37.6
2023 213 12.6 16.8 51.2
2024 223 17.5 12.7 48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $241 (2.8%) $8,321 (97.2%) $8,562
2020 $244 (2.7%) $8,903 (97.3%) $9,147
2021 $327 (3.2%) $9,832 (96.8%) $10,159

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 729th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1400th of 2330 Middle schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Middle)3653
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))3653
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Middle)4917
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))4917
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Middle)4255
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))4255
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Middle)3434
   7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))3434
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Middle)5551
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5551
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Middle)668
 58%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))668
 58%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Middle)5343
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5343
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Blue Ridge Middle)3517
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))3517
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Blue Ridge Middle)10045
 55%
   End of Course Algebra I (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))6230
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210213
 1.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic5867
 15.5%
Pacific Islander00
White144138
 4.2%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%51.2%
 8.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Blue Ridge Middle.

Students at Blue Ridge Middle are 59% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Blue Ridge Middle ranks 1058th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Blue Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Blue Ridge High School


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